BMW 4 series 2024 vs Mercedes CLA 2025
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| BMW 4 series is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes CLA can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, BMW 4 series also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.5 (hybrid) | |
| Mercedes CLA is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 - 381 HP | 156 - 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 650 NM | 200 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 7.9 seconds | 7.1 - 8.8 seconds | |
| In general, BMW 4 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mercedes CLA. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 - 8.8 | 5.1 - 5.5 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 4 series is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes CLA, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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BMW 4 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 4 series has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes CLA. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 4 series is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mercedes CLA, which means BMW 4 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`326 kg | ~ 2`159 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`779 kg | ~ 1`729 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 547 kg | ~ 430 kg | |
| BMW 4 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 21 procentiem more than Mercedes CLA. Therefore, BMW 4 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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